Waites Recruitment Consultancy Ltd
Ellington, Cambridgeshire
Waites Recruitment Consultancy are seeking a construction projects manager on a full time basis for a client based in Huntingdon, fantastic opportunity. Job Title Construction projects manager Reports To Operations Director / Commercial Director Location Ellington, Huntingdon Job Type Full-time Role Overview The Fit-Out Project Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering multiple commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects from pre-construction through to completion. The role involves overseeing project teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards while maintaining strong client relationships. Key Responsibilities Manage multiple fit-out projects simultaneously, ensuring successful delivery from award through to handover. Lead project teams, including Site Managers, Project Managers, subcontractors, and suppliers. Develop and monitor project programmes, budgets, and resource allocations. Ensure projects comply with contractual obligations, specifications, and company standards. Monitor project costs, variations, procurement, and financial performance. Review and negotiate subcontractor packages where required. Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies. Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and health & safety compliance. Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations. Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Resolve technical, contractual, and operational issues promptly. Support business development by identifying opportunities for repeat business and referrals. Prepare and present project reports, forecasts, and performance updates to senior management. Manage project close-out, snagging, commissioning, and final account processes. Key Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Contracts Manager/Project Manager within commercial fit-out, interiors, or refurbishment. Strong understanding of construction contracts (JCT, NEC, or similar). Experience managing projects ranging from 150k to 2m+. Excellent commercial awareness and financial management skills. Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and building regulations. Excellent leadership and people management abilities. Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software. Full UK driving licence. Strong organisational and planning skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Commercially minded with strong decision-making skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure. Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Professional and client-focused Projects delivered on time. Projects delivered within budget. Client satisfaction and repeat business. Health & Safety compliance. Programme adherence. Successful management of variations and final accounts. Working Conditions Office and on site. Regular travel to project sites. Occasional evening or weekend work to meet project deadlines may be required. Salary & Benefits Competitive salary (dependent on experience). Company car or car allowance negotiable Annual leave plus bank holidays.
Waites Recruitment Consultancy are seeking a construction projects manager on a full time basis for a client based in Huntingdon, fantastic opportunity. Job Title Construction projects manager Reports To Operations Director / Commercial Director Location Ellington, Huntingdon Job Type Full-time Role Overview The Fit-Out Project Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering multiple commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects from pre-construction through to completion. The role involves overseeing project teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards while maintaining strong client relationships. Key Responsibilities Manage multiple fit-out projects simultaneously, ensuring successful delivery from award through to handover. Lead project teams, including Site Managers, Project Managers, subcontractors, and suppliers. Develop and monitor project programmes, budgets, and resource allocations. Ensure projects comply with contractual obligations, specifications, and company standards. Monitor project costs, variations, procurement, and financial performance. Review and negotiate subcontractor packages where required. Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies. Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and health & safety compliance. Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations. Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Resolve technical, contractual, and operational issues promptly. Support business development by identifying opportunities for repeat business and referrals. Prepare and present project reports, forecasts, and performance updates to senior management. Manage project close-out, snagging, commissioning, and final account processes. Key Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Contracts Manager/Project Manager within commercial fit-out, interiors, or refurbishment. Strong understanding of construction contracts (JCT, NEC, or similar). Experience managing projects ranging from 150k to 2m+. Excellent commercial awareness and financial management skills. Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and building regulations. Excellent leadership and people management abilities. Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software. Full UK driving licence. Strong organisational and planning skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Commercially minded with strong decision-making skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure. Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Professional and client-focused Projects delivered on time. Projects delivered within budget. Client satisfaction and repeat business. Health & Safety compliance. Programme adherence. Successful management of variations and final accounts. Working Conditions Office and on site. Regular travel to project sites. Occasional evening or weekend work to meet project deadlines may be required. Salary & Benefits Competitive salary (dependent on experience). Company car or car allowance negotiable Annual leave plus bank holidays.
Waites Recruitment Consultancy Ltd
Waites Recruitment Constultancy are seeking a Construction Estimator for a client based in Hampshire on a full time basis, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career and achieve your goals. Job Title: Estimator / Commercial & Project Administrator Industry: Fire Protection & Industrial Coatings Location: Hampshire / Flexible depending on experience About the Role My client is looking for an experienced, organised and commercially minded Estimator / Commercial & Project Administrator to support the continued growth of the business. The role will cover estimating, quotations, project administration, reporting, invoicing, O&M documentation and project handovers, working closely with the Director, clients, contractors and site teams. Key Responsibilities Review drawings, specifications and project take-offs. Prepare accurate quotations and tenders. Calculate labour, materials, plant and equipment costs. Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor prices. Prepare professional quotations for clients. Monitor project costs and profitability. Manage variations and additional works. Prepare and issue invoices. Maintain accurate project and commercial records. Prepare project progress reports and commercial reports. Compile and maintain O&M manuals and handover documentation. Coordinate project handovers to clients and main contractors. Ensure all required documentation, certificates, inspection records and reports are completed and submitted. Assist with ITPs, DFT reports, inspection records and quality documentation where required. Ensure project close-out documentation is complete and issued on time. Liaise with clients, main contractors, suppliers and site teams. Provide general commercial and project administration support. Experience & Skills Ideally, the successful candidate will have: Experience in estimating, quantity surveying, commercial administration or project coordination. Construction industry experience, preferably steelwork, fire protection, coatings or a related sector. Ability to read drawings and understand specifications. Strong understanding of labour, material and plant costs. Experience preparing reports, O&M manuals and handover packs. Good Excel and general computer skills. Excellent attention to detail and organisation. Strong communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone proactive, reliable and commercially aware who can take responsibility for the administration and commercial side of projects, from initial enquiry and pricing through to invoicing, reporting and final project handover. This is an important role within a growing business, with the opportunity for the right person to develop with my client. To apply or discuss the position: please contact Waites Recruitment Consultancy and ask for Huss.
Waites Recruitment Constultancy are seeking a Construction Estimator for a client based in Hampshire on a full time basis, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career and achieve your goals. Job Title: Estimator / Commercial & Project Administrator Industry: Fire Protection & Industrial Coatings Location: Hampshire / Flexible depending on experience About the Role My client is looking for an experienced, organised and commercially minded Estimator / Commercial & Project Administrator to support the continued growth of the business. The role will cover estimating, quotations, project administration, reporting, invoicing, O&M documentation and project handovers, working closely with the Director, clients, contractors and site teams. Key Responsibilities Review drawings, specifications and project take-offs. Prepare accurate quotations and tenders. Calculate labour, materials, plant and equipment costs. Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor prices. Prepare professional quotations for clients. Monitor project costs and profitability. Manage variations and additional works. Prepare and issue invoices. Maintain accurate project and commercial records. Prepare project progress reports and commercial reports. Compile and maintain O&M manuals and handover documentation. Coordinate project handovers to clients and main contractors. Ensure all required documentation, certificates, inspection records and reports are completed and submitted. Assist with ITPs, DFT reports, inspection records and quality documentation where required. Ensure project close-out documentation is complete and issued on time. Liaise with clients, main contractors, suppliers and site teams. Provide general commercial and project administration support. Experience & Skills Ideally, the successful candidate will have: Experience in estimating, quantity surveying, commercial administration or project coordination. Construction industry experience, preferably steelwork, fire protection, coatings or a related sector. Ability to read drawings and understand specifications. Strong understanding of labour, material and plant costs. Experience preparing reports, O&M manuals and handover packs. Good Excel and general computer skills. Excellent attention to detail and organisation. Strong communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone proactive, reliable and commercially aware who can take responsibility for the administration and commercial side of projects, from initial enquiry and pricing through to invoicing, reporting and final project handover. This is an important role within a growing business, with the opportunity for the right person to develop with my client. To apply or discuss the position: please contact Waites Recruitment Consultancy and ask for Huss.
Waites Recruitment Consultancy Ltd
Full job description My client is a London based contractor maintaining and repairing facades, windows, doors, curtain walling and fire doors in existing, occupied buildings for managing agents, developers and Tier 1 contractors. We are looking for a Project Manager to run our maintenance and repair works day to day alongside the directors. The role This is a maintenance and aftercare role on aluminium window, door and curtain wall systems, not a new build installation role. Most of our work is planned maintenance, reactive repairs and remedial works on buildings that are already lived in or in use, so you need to know how specific systems are built, how they fail and how to put them right with residents and building managers around you. It is a hybrid role with around three days a week on site and the rest in the office or working from home. Every day brings a different site and building, with PPM visits, reactive repairs and emergency call outs, so you need to be flexible and stay calm when plans change. Systems you must know We work every week on Schüco, Reynaers, Kawneer and Cortizo systems, along with Smart, AluK, Senior, Technal and Metal Technology. You need proven hands on maintenance or repair experience on at least two of these manufacturers, and you must be able to name the system series you have worked on, for example Schüco AWS 75 or ADS 70, Reynaers CS 77 or CP 155, Kawneer AA 100 or AA 541, or Cortizo COR 70 or 4200. You should be able to identify a system on site from its profiles and hardware, order the correct gaskets, seals, hinges, locks, handles, rollers and espagnolettes, and adjust or replace them without the manufacturer on site. If you only know it as a window, this role is not for you. What you will be doing Surveying defects on existing facades, windows and doors, identifying the system, finding the cause and reporting clearly on the repair needed. Running planned maintenance (PPM) contracts and reactive repair programmes for managing agents and building owners. Specifying repairs and replacement parts for named aluminium systems, including hardware, gaskets, seals, drainage and glazing. Planning works, programming labour and ordering materials and access. Preparing and managing RAMS, permits and site paperwork. Managing a team of around eight engineers and working closely with our office admin team. Being the main day to day contact for clients and building managers on live jobs, from first visit through to sign off. Attending emergency calls when needed. Supporting the directors with planning, pricing and the running of the business. Using AI tools and our internal systems to plan, report and quote faster. What we are looking for At least five years of experience in facade, glazing, curtain walling or window and door works (essential). At least three years of that in maintenance, repairs, remedials or aftercare on existing buildings (essential). Experience on new build installation only is not enough for this role. Hands on maintenance or repair experience on at least two of Schüco, Reynaers, Kawneer, Cortizo, Smart, AluK, Senior or Technal, with the system series named on your CV (essential). Experience managing works in occupied residential and commercial buildings, dealing directly with residents, building managers and managing agents. SMSTS or SSSTS (essential). CSCS card (essential). First Aid at Work certificate (essential). Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK. Experience with AI tools is ideal. If you do not have it yet, we will train the right person. Preferred training Manufacturer system or fabricator training from Schüco, Reynaers, Kawneer, Cortizo or a similar system house. NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Fenestration Installation, Glazing or Curtain Walling. CWCT training, including site water testing of windows and curtain walls. IPAF 3a and 3b, PASMA, and BMU or suspended access familiarisation. Automatic door training (ADSA) or fire door maintenance training. Leak investigation and water testing experience. What we offer Company vehicle or travel allowance. A hands on role with real responsibility in a growing business. Salary to be agreed based on experience. About us My client is FENSA registered, Constructionline Gold, SSIP and SafeContractor accredited, and holds ADSA membership and BM TRADA Q-Mark certification. Safety and quality of workmanship come first on every job. How to apply Apply through CV LIBRARY with a CV listing the maintenance, repair and aftercare work you have managed on existing buildings, the manufacturers and system series you have worked on, any manufacturer training and your current tickets. Applications that do not name specific systems will not be considered. Pay: £59,000.00-£79,000.00 per year Ability to commute/relocate: London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): Do you live within one hour's travel of central London? Describe one maintenance or repair job you managed on an existing building, what the fault was and how you fixed it. List the aluminium window, door or curtain wall systems you have personally maintained or repaired. Give the manufacturer and series for each, for example Schüco AWS 75, Reynaers CS 77, Kawneer AA 100 or Cortizo COR 70, and the building or type of building. Pick one of those systems and describe a hardware, gasket or seal repair you carried out or managed on it. Which part failed, how did you identify and source the correct replacement, and how was it fitted or adjusted? Experience: facade, glazing, window or door works: 5 years (required) facade, window or door maintenance and aftercare: 3 years (required) Schüco, Reynaers, Kawneer or Cortizo system maintenance: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: SMSTS or SSSTS certificate (required) CSCS card (required) First Aid at Work certificate (required) full UK driving licence (required) Schüco, Reynaers, Kawneer or Cortizo training certificate (preferred) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
Full job description My client is a London based contractor maintaining and repairing facades, windows, doors, curtain walling and fire doors in existing, occupied buildings for managing agents, developers and Tier 1 contractors. We are looking for a Project Manager to run our maintenance and repair works day to day alongside the directors. The role This is a maintenance and aftercare role on aluminium window, door and curtain wall systems, not a new build installation role. Most of our work is planned maintenance, reactive repairs and remedial works on buildings that are already lived in or in use, so you need to know how specific systems are built, how they fail and how to put them right with residents and building managers around you. It is a hybrid role with around three days a week on site and the rest in the office or working from home. Every day brings a different site and building, with PPM visits, reactive repairs and emergency call outs, so you need to be flexible and stay calm when plans change. Systems you must know We work every week on Schüco, Reynaers, Kawneer and Cortizo systems, along with Smart, AluK, Senior, Technal and Metal Technology. You need proven hands on maintenance or repair experience on at least two of these manufacturers, and you must be able to name the system series you have worked on, for example Schüco AWS 75 or ADS 70, Reynaers CS 77 or CP 155, Kawneer AA 100 or AA 541, or Cortizo COR 70 or 4200. You should be able to identify a system on site from its profiles and hardware, order the correct gaskets, seals, hinges, locks, handles, rollers and espagnolettes, and adjust or replace them without the manufacturer on site. If you only know it as a window, this role is not for you. What you will be doing Surveying defects on existing facades, windows and doors, identifying the system, finding the cause and reporting clearly on the repair needed. Running planned maintenance (PPM) contracts and reactive repair programmes for managing agents and building owners. Specifying repairs and replacement parts for named aluminium systems, including hardware, gaskets, seals, drainage and glazing. Planning works, programming labour and ordering materials and access. Preparing and managing RAMS, permits and site paperwork. Managing a team of around eight engineers and working closely with our office admin team. Being the main day to day contact for clients and building managers on live jobs, from first visit through to sign off. Attending emergency calls when needed. Supporting the directors with planning, pricing and the running of the business. Using AI tools and our internal systems to plan, report and quote faster. What we are looking for At least five years of experience in facade, glazing, curtain walling or window and door works (essential). At least three years of that in maintenance, repairs, remedials or aftercare on existing buildings (essential). Experience on new build installation only is not enough for this role. Hands on maintenance or repair experience on at least two of Schüco, Reynaers, Kawneer, Cortizo, Smart, AluK, Senior or Technal, with the system series named on your CV (essential). Experience managing works in occupied residential and commercial buildings, dealing directly with residents, building managers and managing agents. SMSTS or SSSTS (essential). CSCS card (essential). First Aid at Work certificate (essential). Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK. Experience with AI tools is ideal. If you do not have it yet, we will train the right person. Preferred training Manufacturer system or fabricator training from Schüco, Reynaers, Kawneer, Cortizo or a similar system house. NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Fenestration Installation, Glazing or Curtain Walling. CWCT training, including site water testing of windows and curtain walls. IPAF 3a and 3b, PASMA, and BMU or suspended access familiarisation. Automatic door training (ADSA) or fire door maintenance training. Leak investigation and water testing experience. What we offer Company vehicle or travel allowance. A hands on role with real responsibility in a growing business. Salary to be agreed based on experience. About us My client is FENSA registered, Constructionline Gold, SSIP and SafeContractor accredited, and holds ADSA membership and BM TRADA Q-Mark certification. Safety and quality of workmanship come first on every job. How to apply Apply through CV LIBRARY with a CV listing the maintenance, repair and aftercare work you have managed on existing buildings, the manufacturers and system series you have worked on, any manufacturer training and your current tickets. Applications that do not name specific systems will not be considered. Pay: £59,000.00-£79,000.00 per year Ability to commute/relocate: London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): Do you live within one hour's travel of central London? Describe one maintenance or repair job you managed on an existing building, what the fault was and how you fixed it. List the aluminium window, door or curtain wall systems you have personally maintained or repaired. Give the manufacturer and series for each, for example Schüco AWS 75, Reynaers CS 77, Kawneer AA 100 or Cortizo COR 70, and the building or type of building. Pick one of those systems and describe a hardware, gasket or seal repair you carried out or managed on it. Which part failed, how did you identify and source the correct replacement, and how was it fitted or adjusted? Experience: facade, glazing, window or door works: 5 years (required) facade, window or door maintenance and aftercare: 3 years (required) Schüco, Reynaers, Kawneer or Cortizo system maintenance: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: SMSTS or SSSTS certificate (required) CSCS card (required) First Aid at Work certificate (required) full UK driving licence (required) Schüco, Reynaers, Kawneer or Cortizo training certificate (preferred) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
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Full job description My client is a London based contractor maintaining and repairing facades, windows, doors, curtain walling and fire doors for managing agents, developers and Tier 1 contractors. We are bringing our automatic door work in house and need an experienced engineer to lead it. The role Around 20 to 30% of your time will be on automatic doors, installing, servicing, fault finding and repairing GEZE, Tormax, Record, FAAC and other operators. The rest of your time you will work alongside our engineers on aluminium doors and windows, including mechanical repairs, ironmongery, closers, locks, hinges and adjustments on systems such as Schuco and Reynaers. What you will be doing Servicing, repairing and commissioning automatic sliding, swing and revolving door operators. Carrying out safety checks and risk assessments to BS EN 16005 and recording the results clearly. Fault finding on sensors, controls, drives and wiring, and replacing failed parts. Supporting the team on aluminium door and window repairs, adjustments and hardware replacement. Writing short, accurate job reports with photos on a phone or tablet. Working safely in occupied residential and commercial buildings, following RAMS, permits and site rules. What we are looking for ADSA training (essential). Proven experience on automatic door operators from the main manufacturers. Working knowledge of BS EN 16005. Mechanical ability on aluminium door and window systems. CSCS card and a full UK driving licence. IPAF and PASMA are useful. Manufacturer training certificates are a strong plus. Right to work in the UK. What we offer Company van. Varied work across London on well known residential and commercial buildings. Salary to be agreed based on experience. About us My client is FENSA registered, Constructionline Gold, SSIP and SafeContractor accredited, and holds ADSA membership and BM TRADA Q-Mark certification. Safety and quality of workmanship come first on every job. How to apply Apply through CV Library with a short CV listing the automatic door systems you have worked on and your training certificates. Pay: 49,000.00- 62,000.00 per year Application question(s): Do you live within one hour's travel of central London? Experience: automatic door installation and servicing: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: ADSA training certificate (required) CSCS card (required) full UK driving licence (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Location: London, Greater London (required) Work Location: On the road
Full job description My client is a London based contractor maintaining and repairing facades, windows, doors, curtain walling and fire doors for managing agents, developers and Tier 1 contractors. We are bringing our automatic door work in house and need an experienced engineer to lead it. The role Around 20 to 30% of your time will be on automatic doors, installing, servicing, fault finding and repairing GEZE, Tormax, Record, FAAC and other operators. The rest of your time you will work alongside our engineers on aluminium doors and windows, including mechanical repairs, ironmongery, closers, locks, hinges and adjustments on systems such as Schuco and Reynaers. What you will be doing Servicing, repairing and commissioning automatic sliding, swing and revolving door operators. Carrying out safety checks and risk assessments to BS EN 16005 and recording the results clearly. Fault finding on sensors, controls, drives and wiring, and replacing failed parts. Supporting the team on aluminium door and window repairs, adjustments and hardware replacement. Writing short, accurate job reports with photos on a phone or tablet. Working safely in occupied residential and commercial buildings, following RAMS, permits and site rules. What we are looking for ADSA training (essential). Proven experience on automatic door operators from the main manufacturers. Working knowledge of BS EN 16005. Mechanical ability on aluminium door and window systems. CSCS card and a full UK driving licence. IPAF and PASMA are useful. Manufacturer training certificates are a strong plus. Right to work in the UK. What we offer Company van. Varied work across London on well known residential and commercial buildings. Salary to be agreed based on experience. About us My client is FENSA registered, Constructionline Gold, SSIP and SafeContractor accredited, and holds ADSA membership and BM TRADA Q-Mark certification. Safety and quality of workmanship come first on every job. How to apply Apply through CV Library with a short CV listing the automatic door systems you have worked on and your training certificates. Pay: 49,000.00- 62,000.00 per year Application question(s): Do you live within one hour's travel of central London? Experience: automatic door installation and servicing: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: ADSA training certificate (required) CSCS card (required) full UK driving licence (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Location: London, Greater London (required) Work Location: On the road
